The conversation revolves around the rise of mana denial strategies in Legacy, particularly the Stifle-based decks. The hosts discuss the reasons behind this trend, including the prevalence of greedy mana bases and the effectiveness of cards like Nulled Drifter and Phyrexian Dreadnought. They also explore the potential impact of MH3 on the meta, with a focus on the resilience of decks like Grixis Delver and the emergence of Talon Gates as a tool against mana denial. The conversation concludes wi...
Jun 27, 2024•41 min
Zac and Phil discuss their disappointment with the lack of changes in the recent ban announcement for the Legacy format. They express frustration with the card Grief, its impact on the format, and the lack of communication and transparency from Wizards of the Coast. They suggest the need for a community committee to provide input and feedback on the format, and emphasize the importance of transparency and timely action from WotC. Takeaways The lack of changes in the recent ban announcement for t...
Jun 25, 2024•29 min
Zac and Phil discuss their disappointment with the lack of changes in the recent ban announcement for the Legacy format. They express frustration with the card Grief, its impact on the format, and the lack of communication and transparency from Wizards of the Coast. They suggest the need for a community committee to provide input and feedback on the format, and emphasize the importance of transparency and timely action from WotC. Takeaways The lack of changes in the recent ban announcement for t...
Jun 25, 2024•29 min
Zac and Phil discuss their first impressions of Modern Horizons 3 and their experiences playing in the current metagame. They talk about the power outliers in the format, such as Grief and Beanstalk, and how these cards continue to dominate the top tables. They also discuss the potential impact of new cards like Nadu and Necrodominance. Zac shares his success with his Draco Bean-packed control deck, while Phil talks about his experience with Miracles and the addition of Brainsurge. They also tou...
Jun 21, 2024•34 min
Zac and Phil discuss their first impressions of Modern Horizons 3 and their experiences playing in the current metagame. They talk about the power outliers in the format, such as Grief and Beanstalk, and how these cards continue to dominate the top tables. They also discuss the potential impact of new cards like Nadu and Necrodominance. Zac shares his success with his Draco Bean-packed control deck, while Phil talks about his experience with Miracles and the addition of Brainsurge. They also tou...
Jun 21, 2024•34 min
Welcome to our comprehensive set review of Modern Horizons 3, where we dive deep into over 70 new cards and their impact on the Legacy format of Magic: The Gathering! Join us as we analyze each card, discuss potential synergies, and evaluate how these new additions might reshape the Legacy metagame. In this extensive review, we'll cover everything from powerful new format staples to exciting new mechanics, highlighting the cards that could become staples in Legacy decks. Whether you're a seasone...
Jun 14, 2024•5 hr 39 min
Welcome to our comprehensive set review of Modern Horizons 3, where we dive deep into over 70 new cards and their impact on the Legacy format of Magic: The Gathering! Join us as we analyze each card, discuss potential synergies, and evaluate how these new additions might reshape the Legacy metagame. In this extensive review, we'll cover everything from powerful new format staples to exciting new mechanics, highlighting the cards that could become staples in Legacy decks. Whether you're a seasone...
Jun 14, 2024•5 hr 39 min
Zac and Phil discuss gold cards, artifacts, and lands in Modern Horizons 3. They review 20 cards and provide their insights on each one. Some notable cards discussed include Cranial Ram, Invert Polarity, Kudzu, Psychic Frog, and Planar Genesis. They analyze the potential impact of these cards in various formats, such as Legacy and Modern. Overall, they provide a comprehensive overview of the gold cards, artifacts, and lands in Modern Horizons 3. In this conversation, Zac and Phil discuss the rem...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Zac and Phil discuss gold cards, artifacts, and lands in Modern Horizons 3. They review 20 cards and provide their insights on each one. Some notable cards discussed include Cranial Ram, Invert Polarity, Kudzu, Psychic Frog, and Planar Genesis. They analyze the potential impact of these cards in various formats, such as Legacy and Modern. Overall, they provide a comprehensive overview of the gold cards, artifacts, and lands in Modern Horizons 3. In this conversation, Zac and Phil discuss the rem...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Zac and Phil discuss several red cards from Modern Horizons 3 that could potentially see play in various formats. They analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each card and evaluate their potential impact on the metagame. 00:27 Amped Raptor 07:48 Flare of Duplication 14:51 Frogmyr Enforcer 16:55 Ghostfire Slice 21:31 Party Thrasher 23:51 Powerbalance 36:53 Wheel of Potential 38:42 Ral, Monsoon Mage JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Ad-free Listening on SPOTIFY! Subscribe here: ht...
Jun 10, 2024•43 min
Zac and Phil discuss several red cards from Modern Horizons 3 that could potentially see play in various formats. They analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each card and evaluate their potential impact on the metagame. 00:27 Amped Raptor 07:48 Flare of Duplication 14:51 Frogmyr Enforcer 16:55 Ghostfire Slice 21:31 Party Thrasher 23:51 Powerbalance 36:53 Wheel of Potential 38:42 Ral, Monsoon Mage JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Ad-free Listening on SPOTIFY! Subscribe here: ht...
Jun 10, 2024•43 min
Zac & Phil review of green cards from Modern Horizons 3, discussing their potential impact on various decks. The topics include card analysis, potential deck inclusions, and comparisons to existing cards. The conversation explores the themes of card evaluation, deck strategy, and potential meta impact. The conversation covers a detailed analysis of various green cards from Modern Horizons 3, discussing their mechanics, potential applications, and interactions within the game. The hosts explo...
Jun 07, 2024•38 min
Zac & Phil review of green cards from Modern Horizons 3, discussing their potential impact on various decks. The topics include card analysis, potential deck inclusions, and comparisons to existing cards. The conversation explores the themes of card evaluation, deck strategy, and potential meta impact. The conversation covers a detailed analysis of various green cards from Modern Horizons 3, discussing their mechanics, potential applications, and interactions within the game. The hosts explo...
Jun 07, 2024•38 min
Zac and Phil review black cards from Modern Horizons 3, and their potential impact on the game. It also delves into the concept of sacrifice outlets and their relevance in the game. The discussion explores the design and playability of various cards, as well as their potential applications in different deck archetypes. The conversation covers the evaluation of various black cards from Modern Horizons 3. The hosts discuss the potential impact of cards like Necrodominance, Nethergoif, and Ripples ...
Jun 06, 2024•47 min
Zac and Phil review black cards from Modern Horizons 3, and their potential impact on the game. It also delves into the concept of sacrifice outlets and their relevance in the game. The discussion explores the design and playability of various cards, as well as their potential applications in different deck archetypes. The conversation covers the evaluation of various black cards from Modern Horizons 3. The hosts discuss the potential impact of cards like Necrodominance, Nethergoif, and Ripples ...
Jun 06, 2024•47 min
The conversation covers the discussion of various blue cards from the Modern Horizons set. The hosts explore the potential impact of these cards on the game, their interactions, and their relevance in different deck strategies. The conversation covers a range of blue cards from the Magic: The Gathering set, discussing their potential impact on the game. The cards include Harbinger of the Seas, Kozilek's Unsealing, Strix Serenade, Sink into Stupor, Tomio, Ugin's Binding, and Volatile Storm Drake....
Jun 05, 2024•50 min
The conversation covers the discussion of various blue cards from the Modern Horizons set. The hosts explore the potential impact of these cards on the game, their interactions, and their relevance in different deck strategies. The conversation covers a range of blue cards from the Magic: The Gathering set, discussing their potential impact on the game. The cards include Harbinger of the Seas, Kozilek's Unsealing, Strix Serenade, Sink into Stupor, Tomio, Ugin's Binding, and Volatile Storm Drake....
Jun 05, 2024•50 min
Phil and Zac discuss various white cards from Modern Horizons 3 that have the potential to see play in Legacy. They explore the strategic implications, synergies, and trade-offs of each card, considering their impact on the format and the archetypes they may fit into. Additionally, they delve into the design philosophy behind the trade-offs of certain cards and their impact on different deck archetypes. 01:20 Ajani, Nacatl Pariah 09:21 Guide of Souls 13:53 Metastatic Evangel 15:09 Ocelot Pride 1...
Jun 04, 2024•46 min
Phil and Zac discuss various white cards from Modern Horizons 3 that have the potential to see play in Legacy. They explore the strategic implications, synergies, and trade-offs of each card, considering their impact on the format and the archetypes they may fit into. Additionally, they delve into the design philosophy behind the trade-offs of certain cards and their impact on different deck archetypes. 01:20 Ajani, Nacatl Pariah 09:21 Guide of Souls 13:53 Metastatic Evangel 15:09 Ocelot Pride 1...
Jun 04, 2024•46 min
The Eternal Durdles Cast discusses the Modern Horizons 3 spoilers, focusing on colorless cards and their impact on the format. They explore the potential of new archetypes, the power of specific cards, and the implications for Eldrazi decks. The conversation delves into the practical applications and strategic considerations of the new cards, providing insights for deck building and gameplay. Zac & Phil analyze various colorless cards from Modern Horizons 3, focusing on their potential impac...
Jun 03, 2024•58 min
The Eternal Durdles Cast discusses the Modern Horizons 3 spoilers, focusing on colorless cards and their impact on the format. They explore the potential of new archetypes, the power of specific cards, and the implications for Eldrazi decks. The conversation delves into the practical applications and strategic considerations of the new cards, providing insights for deck building and gameplay. Zac & Phil analyze various colorless cards from Modern Horizons 3, focusing on their potential impac...
Jun 03, 2024•58 min
The episode revolves around the perceived impact of Modern Horizons 3 on Legacy, the experience of returning to the format after a break, and the challenges and frustrations with the current state of the format. The hosts discuss the dominance of certain cards, the need for change, and the impact of power outliers on the gameplay experience. The conversation delves into the challenges and dynamics of the Legacy format in Magic: The Gathering, discussing the implications of new card releases, the...
May 29, 2024•43 min
The episode revolves around the perceived impact of Modern Horizons 3 on Legacy, the experience of returning to the format after a break, and the challenges and frustrations with the current state of the format. The hosts discuss the dominance of certain cards, the need for change, and the impact of power outliers on the gameplay experience. The conversation delves into the challenges and dynamics of the Legacy format in Magic: The Gathering, discussing the implications of new card releases, the...
May 29, 2024•43 min
Zac and Phil discuss three cards from Modern Horizons 3: Ugin's Labyrinth, Brain Surge, and Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle. They analyze the potential impact of these cards in various deck archetypes and discuss their strengths and weaknesses. Ugin's Labyrinth, a land that produces 2 colorless mana and can imprint a card with mana value 7 or greater, has the potential to replace City of Traitors in certain decks. Brain Surge, an instant that allows you to draw four cards and put two back on top o...
May 24, 2024•27 min
Zac and Phil discuss three cards from Modern Horizons 3: Ugin's Labyrinth, Brain Surge, and Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle. They analyze the potential impact of these cards in various deck archetypes and discuss their strengths and weaknesses. Ugin's Labyrinth, a land that produces 2 colorless mana and can imprint a card with mana value 7 or greater, has the potential to replace City of Traitors in certain decks. Brain Surge, an instant that allows you to draw four cards and put two back on top o...
May 24, 2024•27 min
Zac invites Max to discuss the ban & restricted announcement, the future of the game, and the impact of Universes Beyond releases. They also touch on the release cadence of Magic sets, the effects of December's layoffs on the game, and the importance of maintaining a competitive aspirational story. Max shares his thoughts on the banning of Sticker and Attraction cards and the potential decline of Magic in the next five years. Hen discusses over-designing and breaking cards in Magic: The Gath...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Zac invites Max to discuss the ban & restricted announcement, the future of the game, and the impact of Universes Beyond releases. They also touch on the release cadence of Magic sets, the effects of December's layoffs on the game, and the importance of maintaining a competitive aspirational story. Max shares his thoughts on the banning of Sticker and Attraction cards and the potential decline of Magic in the next five years. Hen discusses over-designing and breaking cards in Magic: The Gath...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Sahar and Sarah discuss their plans for expanding their Legacy Gambit content creation. They mention their A to Z series, where they explore different Legacy decks, and their desire to showcase more current and popular decks. Sarah also reveals her plan to start Twitch streaming, focusing on educational content and reviewing gameplay. They discuss their upcoming appearances at Magic events and express their admiration for fellow Magic players. Sahar emphasizes the importance of supporting and ce...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Sahar and Sarah discuss their plans for expanding their Legacy Gambit content creation. They mention their A to Z series, where they explore different Legacy decks, and their desire to showcase more current and popular decks. Sarah also reveals her plan to start Twitch streaming, focusing on educational content and reviewing gameplay. They discuss their upcoming appearances at Magic events and express their admiration for fellow Magic players. Sahar emphasizes the importance of supporting and ce...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Zac Hill and Zac Clark discuss their experiences in Magic: The Gathering, including playing the game, writing articles, and game design. They talk about the evolution of Magic media and how it has changed over the years. They also touch on the different aspects of Magic design and the challenges of creating cards for various formats. They highlight the importance of storytelling and capturing the essence of the game in both written and visual content. In this conversation, the Zacs discuss their...
May 13, 2024•46 min
